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Ministry of Steel
SAIL supplies more than 9000 tonnes of steel for the 'Atal tunnel', Provides 2/3rd of the total steel used in the project
Steel Authority of India Limited , a Public Sector Undertaking  under Ministry of Steel has supplied the majority portion of steel in the construction of the Atal Rohtang Tunnel, which will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi tomorrow. SAIL has supplied more than 9000 Tonnes of its quality steel, out of the 15000 Tonnes of steel used in the entire project. The tunnel is set to become the world’s longest road tunnel at an altitude of above 3,000 metres. The Company has once again partnered in building a vital infrastructure for the Nation and making India stronger.
Union Minister for Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan complimented SAIL and said, “This tunnel will be of great significance to the locals as well as for strategic movements. It will boost connectivity of the Spiti Valley. This is an achievement considering the very challenging conditions of the construction site and weather. SAIL has supplied a large quantity of steel for this project. It has always come forward and supplied steel for national requirement and in future also will continue to do so”.
An all-weather tunnel, Atal Tunnel will connect Manali to Lahaul and Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh throughout the year. The 9000 Tonnes of steel supplied by SAIL consisted of around 6500 tonnes of TMT, 1500 Tonnes of Structurals and 1000 Tonnes of Plates for fabricating Beams and small quantity of SAIL GP/GC sheets for constructing stations and control rooms.
Shri Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman, SAIL commented, “SAIL has always committed itself and will continue to be in the service of the Nation. It is a proud moment for the Company to have partnered in such an important project for strengthening India. The new facilities at SAIL are also adding to our capacities and expertise in fulfilling every domestic requirement. As India moves forward in becoming Atmanirbhar, SAIL will participate in producing the strong steel needed to fuel every infrastructural need of the Nation”.
Ministry of Education
Government of India has taken several initiatives to turn University Campuses cashless by promoting digital transactions: HRD Minister
Ministry of Human Resource Development had launched “Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan” in December 2016under which an appeal was made to all the higher educational institutions to develop a cashless campus. Further, Government has taken several initiatives to turn University Campuses cashless by promoting digital transactions. All Universities/affiliated Institutions, Technical Institutions and Centrally Funded Higher Educational Institutions including IITs/IIMs/IIITs etc. were instructed to ensure making all receipts and payments related to the functioning of the Institution viz. student fees, exam fees, vendor payments, salary/wage payments etc. only through on line or digital modes. They were also asked to encourage all the canteens and business establishments on the campus to use only digital modes for their receipts and payments. All the Central Universities under this Ministry, all Indian Institutes of Technologies , all Indian Institutes of Management , all National Institutes of Technology , and all Indian Institutes of Information Technologies  are fully digitalized in their receipts and payments. Point of Sale  machines have been kept/ installed in their canteens and campus stores.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Steps Taken by Government To Tackle The Problems Faced by Women and Children Since First Lockdown
National Crime Records Bureau  compiles and publishes information on crimes and suicides in its publications “Crime in India” and “Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India”. The published reports are available till the year 2020. State-wise and year-wise total number of cases reported across the country is available on the website of National Crime Records Bureau , https://ncrb.gov.in.
The psycho-social helpline of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences  has a dedicated number for women and children. A dedicated team of doctors and counsellors at the Centre for Psycho-Social Support in Disaster Management  at NIMHANS has been providing telephonic psychological counselling service through a toll-free number 08046110007 since March, 2020 as per the directions of the Government.
The calls received at psycho-social helpline of NIMHANS from women are mainly related to pre-existing mental health issues, neurological problems, medications, loss of livelihood, vaccination during pregnancy and lactation, menstruation, domestic abuse/ violence, substance use, treatment for husband/ son/ brother, fear and anxiety, panic attacks, availability of vaccination and certification, depression, loneliness and poor social support, poor concentration and inability to perform multiple chores like in the pre-pandemic period. The calls received from children are mainly related to excessive clinging to parents, behavioural disturbances – anger outbursts, increased fear of losing/ death of adults/ grandparents, increased use of mobile phone and loss of play activities in neighbourhood etc.
Further, “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibility to maintain law and order and for protection of life and property of the citizens including women, rests with the respective State Governments. The State governments are competent to deal with such offences under the extant provisions of law. Nevertheless, in the wake of the Covid pandemic, the Central Government issued advisories to State Governments to keep operational and available all the institutions and facilities run under its schemes, such as One Stop Centres, Women Helpline and Child Help Line, Emergency Response Support System , Ujjawala Homes, Swadhar Grehs, Child Care Institutions, as well various statutory authorities under laws such as “The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”, “The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961’, “The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006”, “The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015” etc. Further, the National Commission for Women and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights have also taken various measures to assist women and children since the first lockdown.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Government is committed to support innovative ideas and sustainable solutions in food processing, says Shri Rameswar Teli
Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India participated in the 4th edition of Emerging North East event today in Guwahati as chief-guest, organized in partnership with Government of Assam and ASSOCHAM. The three-day long event, from 19th-21st February 2021, will have business conferences, and exhibitions to provide a platform for various stakeholders to network and encourage awareness of the industry.
Speaking at the event, Shri Rameswar Teli, said that the central government was fully committed to the growth of food processing industry in the country. He added that currently, Food Processing industry engages around 1.93 million people in nearly 40,000 registered units with a fixed capital of $32.75 billion and aggregate output of around $160 billion and Government’s efforts are to increase it multi-fold.
The Minister noted that despite the pandemic, last year the Government approved 134 food processing projects across various states, including 21 agro-processing clusters, 47 cold chains and 43 food processing units. The projects are slated to create additional agricultural produce processing and preservation capacity of 3.83 MMT per annum and generate direct and indirect employment for more than 77,300 people.
Sh. Teli further stated that Union Budget for 2021-22 would help boost India’s overall competitiveness and capacities in the Food Processing sector. Ministry of Food Processing Industries  has been making efforts to encourage investments across the value chain through several schemes and is committed to support innovative ideas, and sustainable solutions in the sector. He invited industry members, start-ups and citizens to come forward and join hands with the Government to work towards an AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
Shri Teli has also released a knowledge report titled, ‘OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD PROCESSING AND ALLIED SECTOR AND ADVANTAGE ASSAM’ prepared in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development .
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Newly appointed CIC, Shri Y.K. Sinha calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
CIC briefs the Minister about progressively improving disposal rate of the RTI applications
Newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner of India, Shri Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha today called on Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh.
62 years old Shri Sinha, who retired as High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom before being appointed as Information Commissioner from where he has been elevated to the present post of Chief Information Commissioner of India, happens to be the son of Late Lieutenant General S. K. Sinha, former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and Assam, and former Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
During half an hour meeting with the Minister, the new Chief Information Commissioner gave a brief about the progressively improving disposal rate of the RTI applications and also informed that in the month of June, in spite of COVID pandemic, the monthly disposal rate of RTI applications was higher than the rate in the corresponding month of June last year i.e. 2019. He said, this was possible because the Central Information Commission had carried on its working uninterrupted even during the COVID times by using modern technology of online, virtual and video conferences.
Shri Sinha also briefed Dr Jitendra Singh about the status of disposal of the RTI applications from Jammu & Kashmir ever since the Union Territory was brought under the purview of Central Information Commission earlier this year. He thanked the Minister for continuous support from the government and coordination by the Department of Personnel & Training .
Dr Jitendra Singh referred to a number of new initiatives taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve the functioning of the Central Information Commission and to ensure prompt disposal of RTI appeals. As for Jammu & Kashmir, he said, the difference now is that non-Domicile or non-State subjects of Jammu & Kashmir are also entitled to file RTIs related to UT issues or agencies.
The Union Minister also noted that it was during the Modi government that 24 hours’ portal service was introduced for e-filing of the RTI applications during any part of the day or night and from any part of the country or abroad. It was during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, he said, that the office of Central Information Commissioner was shifted to its own exclusive office complex.
Dr Jitendra Singh reiterated that the role of the Central Information Commission is important to live upto to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of transparency and citizen - participation in the functioning of the government.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Rs. 42.8 lakhs donated to Clean Ganga Fund
Conservation and rejuvenation of Ganga has been a priority of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led government since 2014. The main goal of the flagship program - Namami Gange is to make Ganga free from pollution.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s initiative of the Clean Ganga Fund has started attracting masses and corporations. Many individuals, companies, PSUs and even religious trusts have contributed to the Clean Ganga Fund in the past few years.
Trimble Group’s Trimble Mobility Solutions India Private Limited  has contributed42.8 lakhs Rs. towards the Clean Ganga Fund. Mr. Sudhir R. Kamath, Sr. Director Finance and Mr. Sudarshan Mohan, Operations Director- India, TMSIP presented the demand draft to Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga. This is a part of the company’s CSR initiative.
Complimenting the contribution, DG, NMCG said that rejuvenation of the national river Ganga needs collaborative efforts of everyone and Corporates have been making important contributions in this direction. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to TMSIP and said that such efforts will encourage other corporate houses to join hands for rejuvenation of Ganga. Noting that this company is involved in geo spatial technology, this led to further discussion on several initiatives of use of such technology in Namami Gange such as LIDAR mapping etc.
Recently, the Prime Minister has urged people to participate in an e-auction of the gifts and mementoes he has received. This includes the special mementoes given by heroes of the Tokyo Olympics and Tokyo Paralympics, to the Prime Minister. The Clean Ganga Fund has received an over-whelming response from across the country.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Automobile Sales
Turnover of domestic sales of vehicles for the previous three financial years is given below:
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Turnover Estimates through domestic Sales of automobiles of all categories of vehicles 
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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415,811
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464,447
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490,849
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Quantum of Sale of Vehicles of all categories 
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Month
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2014-15
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2015-16
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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April
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15.5
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15.8
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19.0
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20.3
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23.8
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20.0
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May
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16.9
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16.8
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18.5
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20.4
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22.8
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20.9
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June
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15.8
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16.2
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18.0
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18.2
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22.8
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20.0
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July
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16.0
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16.2
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18.3
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20.8
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22.5
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18.3
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Aug
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16.6
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16.3
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20.1
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23.0
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23.8
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18.2
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Sep
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18.9
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18.8
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22.6
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24.9
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25.8
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20.0
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Oct
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17.9
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20.4
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22.0
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21.6
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24.9
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21.8
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Nov
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16.0
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16.5
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15.6
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19.4
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20.4
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Dec
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15.1
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15.0
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12.2
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16.7
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16.2
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Jan
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16.5
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17.0
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16.2
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21.2
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20.2
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Feb
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15.3
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17.0
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17.2
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21.1
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20.3
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March
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16.8
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18.6
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18.8
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22.2
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19.1
No closure of any automobile or ancillary manufacturing units has been reported to the Government.
The Government, as a policy maker, always attempts to keep and improve momentum of the economy through a package of measure for comprehensive and continued development of the industry as and when required.
The Government from time to time, infuses capital in public sector NBFC based on an objective assessment of requirements.
With regard to policy for restructuring bank loan for MSMEs, it is stated that RBI has issued a policy for restructuring of advances of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Arjun Ram Meghwal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
68 destinations/sites have been identified in 30 States/UTs for development under the PRASHAD Scheme: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Mapping/Identification of the tourist places/sites for the purpose of development and promotion is an ongoing process and is primarily the responsibility of the concerned State Government/UT Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism has identified 15 theme-based circuits for development, spanning the entire country, which include the Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, North-East Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, Tribal Circuit and Wildlife Circuit. In addition, a total of 68 destinations/sites have also been identified in 30 States/UTs for development under the PRASHAD Scheme.
Further, Ministry of Tourism has also identified the following Niche Products for development and promotion like Cruise, Adventure, Medical, Wellness, Golf, Polo, Meetings Incentives Conferences & Exhibitions , Eco-tourism, Film Tourism, Sustainable Tourism and Rural Tourism. In addition, the Ministry of Tourism is promoting India as a holistic destination showcasing its various tourism destinations/sites/circuits as well as tourism products through campaigns, website and social media platforms to attract both domestic and international tourists for realising the potential of tourist places in the country.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Railway Protection Force  conducted 16715 drives involving security checks in 30,205 trains
RPF conducted 16872 raids and booked 43 under provisions of Railways Act
Month long special drive conducted by RPF in March
During the one-month long drive in March 2023, Railway Protection Force  in coordination with the Government Railway Police  & Local Police, undertook joint action and detected 306 cases of robbery, theft by drugging in trains/stations and arrested 339 offenders responsible for robbery, luggage lifting, illegal possession of arms & ammunition, chain snatching/pick pocketing and specific offences against body of women etc.
In an effort to control drugging incidents in trains/stations during the month long drive, RPF conducted 16715 drives which involved preventive security checks in 30,205 trains to ensure that no passenger becomes a victim of drugging.
RPF is a lead agency in the field of railway security in India and has a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of passengers and railway infrastructure. RPF is sharing vital responsibilities for control of crime against passengers and other criminal activities in trains, stations, and other railway premises.
During the festive season, volume of passengers increases giving ample opportunity to anti-social elements to take advantage of passenger rush and commit passenger related crime in trains and stations. In the wake of increasing complaints of theft, drugging and carrying & consumption of liquor in train during the festive season, Railway Protection Force launched a month long special drive to crack down on cases of theft of passenger luggage, drugging and liquor smuggling/consumption in trains and stations from 01.03.2023 to 31.03.2023.
The consumption and carriage of alcohol on trains not only poses a safety risk to the passengers but also leads to unruly behavior and discomfort for other travelling passengers. The Pan India month long drive aimed to curb such anti-social behavior and ensure a safe, peaceful and comfortable journey for passengers. During the course of this special drive against the carrying and consumption of alcohol in trains, RPF conducted 16,872 raids and booked 43 individuals under the provisions of Railways Act. 71 individuals found to be in violation of the rules against alcohol consumption and carriage on trains were detained and handed over to other Law Enforcement Agencies for taking legal action.
Such proactive security measures not only ensure the safety of passengers but also go a long way in building confidence among travelling passengers. The successful outcome of this one-month long drive is a positive step towards achieving a more secure railway system. RPF will continue such drives in future and ensure better security to passengers over Indian Railways.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 12/2023 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No. 10/2023-Customs, dated 16th February, 2023 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 3rd March, 2023, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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57.00
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54.60
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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226.05
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212.55
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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61.70
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59.70
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Chinese Yuan
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12.15
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11.80
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Danish Kroner
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12.00
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11.60
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EURO
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89.55
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86.40
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7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
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10.70
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10.35
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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277.60
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261.00
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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52.85
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50.50
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.05
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7.80
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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100.90
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97.55
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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23.40
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21.85
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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22.70
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21.35
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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62.45
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60.40
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15.
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South African Rand
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4.70
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4.40
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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8.00
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7.75
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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89.35
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86.05
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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4.50
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4.25
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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23.20
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21.80
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20.
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US Dollar
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83.50
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81.75
SCHEDULE-II
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Sl.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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61.6
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59.6
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2.
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Korean Won
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6.5
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6.1
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the eve of Buddha Purnima
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in his message on the eve of Buddha Purnima has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my best wishes to all the fellow citizens and followers of Lord Buddha all over the world.
The teachings of Lord Buddha lead us to the path of freedom from suffering and misery. He taught people to abstain from violence and injustice and this very mantra has been motivating us for centuries to become ideal human beings. The ideals of non-violence, peace, compassion and service to humanity embodied in the life of Lord Buddha and his eternal teachings have profoundly influenced the development of human civilization all over the world.
We are faced with an unprecedented crisis in the form of COVID-19 pandemic. On this auspicious festival of Buddha Purnima, I pray that through our solidarity and collective resolve, may we emerge successfully from this pandemic and continue to move steadfastly towards the well-being of people at large”.
Please Click here to see the President's message -